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Ambassador of Sri Lanka Attends Temporary Ordination Ceremony of 33 Sri Lankan Devotees in Thailand
The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attended a temporary ordination ceremony of thirty-three Sri Lankan devotees who entered the Buddhist monkhood to undertake intensive meditation training under the Guru Samadhi programme, following the teachings of His Eminence Somdej Phra Yanavajirodom.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Marks National Integrity Week with Integrity Pledge
The Staff of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok joined the national initiative “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka” at the commencement of the National Integrity Week on 27 July 2026 by taking the Integrity Oath/Pledge 2026 during the formal ceremony held at the Embassy. Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, together with the staff of the Embassy, participated in the ceremony.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Laos, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, recently met with the President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), Oudet Souvannavong, to discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ambassador Edirisinghe emphasized the potential for increased collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture, textiles, tourism, and technology. She proposed the exchange of trade delegations and active participation in trade fairs hosted in Laos to foster greater business connectivity. Additionally, the Ambassador Edirisinghe suggested organizing a Sri Lanka-Laos Business Forum to bring together businesses from both countries to explore joint ventures and partnerships.
President of the LNCCI, Oudet Souvannavong, expressed his keen interest in entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading chamber of commerce in Sri Lanka to establish a framework for cooperation and facilitate stronger business ties. He highlighted the importance of enhancing connectivity between business communities and creating more opportunities for trade and investment.
Both sides agreed on the importance of fostering closer business collaboration and expressed their commitment to taking practical steps to promote bilateral trade and investment. They also acknowledged the potential to leverage Sri Lanka’s strategic location as a gateway to South Asia and Laos’ growing market opportunities.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
15th March 2025
Ambassador of Sri Lanka Attends Temporary Ordination Ceremony of 33 Sri Lankan Devotees in Thailand
The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attended a temporary ordination ceremony of thirty-three Sri Lankan devotees who entered the Buddhist monkhood to undertake intensive meditation training under the Guru Samadhi programme, following the teachings of His Eminence Somdej Phra Yanavajirodom.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Marks National Integrity Week with Integrity Pledge
The Staff of the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok joined the national initiative “A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka” at the commencement of the National Integrity Week on 27 July 2026 by taking the Integrity Oath/Pledge 2026 during the formal ceremony held at the Embassy. Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, H.E. E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, together with the staff of the Embassy, participated in the ceremony.